This Position is located in Blue Ridge Parkway, in the Maintenance and Engineering Division. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed 1 year but may be extended up to 5 years. This appointment could be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

Major Duties Statement: The position is a Maintenance Mechanic for the Blue Ridge Parkway. This position is a temporary promotion/detail opportunity not to exceed 1 year, with possible extension up to 5 years. The position may be made permanent without further competition. If made permanent, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) will be offered at that time. The position will serve the Bluffs Sub-District with the duty station located in Alleghany County, North Carolina. The primary purpose of the position is to perform building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties. Incumbent is engaged in performing a variety of complex repairs, maintenance, adjustments, modifications and preventive maintenance on facilities, equipment, and system. Obtaining and Maintaining a Class A CDL and North Carolina C-Well Water License within 12 months of your hire date will be required Conditions of Employment for this position. If you do not possess one or more of these requirements, if selected, the Park will provide training opportunities for you to obtain these licenses. Area/Duty Station Information: The Blue Ridge Parkway extends 469 miles along the crest of the southern Appalachian Mountains through North Carolina and Virginia between two eastern national parks - Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains. For more park information, log on to: http://www.nps.gov/blri. Duty locations for these vacancies are located in the two Districts of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Alleghany County, North Carolina - Alleghany County, North Carolina - The duty station is located on the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Bluffs Maintenance Area, which is located near Laurel Springs, North Carolina. Laurel Springs is located approximately 10 miles from Sparta, North Carolina, 15 miles from West Jefferson, North Carolina, and 25 miles from Wilkesboro, NC. Larger cities such as Charlotte, Winston-Salem, and Asheville, NC, are approximately 1 to 2 hours away with larger hospitals, airports, and more entertainment activities. Average winter temperatures range from 20-40 degrees with moderate snow and ice; average summer temperatures range from 60-80 degrees with high humidity.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of materials Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Blue Ridge Parkway 199 Hemphill Knob Road Asheville, NC 28803 US
• Name: Rowland Radford
• Email: [email protected]